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I saw someone somewhere compare this to a high school paper, and I can only agree. It's not /bad/ per say, but it's not bringing any new or even remotely different content to the table, and based on how often it's quoted I might as well have read Not in Front of the Servants. Meh.

Nope. I was hoping this would be an interesting book on those who served. Just too dry, I mean really dry, there so much possibility here, just didn't measure up. Couldn't waste any more time. Just the facts, and no spice...🤨

Fans of Downton Abbey might enjoy

#edwardian #servants #history

For those of you struck with “Downton Abbey” fever, this book is the cure. An enlightening read about the lives of the service staff who became some of the best characters you‘ve grown to love. A short book that satisfies your appetite while leaving room for dessert, “Life Below Stairs” is an entirely worthwhile read perfect for a train ride or a day at the beach.

I've recently gotten into a Downton Abbey podcast which in turn has gotten me into doing some reading about Edwardian England. This book gets into the nitty gritty about what it was like to be in service and some of the rigid social customs of the time period. The writing isn't very engaging. It's pretty dry. But informative if, like me, you wanted to know the difference between a scullery maid and a parlour maid and things like that.

It was interesting to learn about the #MysteriousWays of servant life in the Edwardian times.

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